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Rhodothyrsus hirsutus

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Rhodothyrsus hirsutus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Logging operations and palm oil plantations have fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, reducing population connectivity and genetic diversity. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical forests, typically found in areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels. It shows preference for forest edges and clearings where light penetration supports the specific plant communities it depends upon.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rhodothyrsus hirsutus classified as Endangered?
Rhodothyrsus hirsutus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Rhodothyrsus hirsutus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Logging operations and palm oil plantations have fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, reducing population connectivity and genetic diversity. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this species' reproductive cycles.
Where does Rhodothyrsus hirsutus live?
Rhodothyrsus hirsutus occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rhodothyrsus hirsutus?
The main threats to Rhodothyrsus hirsutus are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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